As we age, our teeth continue to become stained because of what we eat and drink, and habits like smoking. As a result of the discoloration of our teeth, our smiles lose their brightness and our appearance is affected.

Fortunately the damage can be reduced and even reversed. The following are some of the most effective teeth whitening methods for helping you to regain your once bright smile.

One effective whitening technique that has been around for a while now is bleaching trays. They are typically available from your dentist, but there are some do-it-yourself kits available also.

It is a simple, yet effective, product. A tray is molded or shaped to the shape of your mouth. A peroxide whitening or bleaching agent is placed on the tray, which is then put in your mouth and worn for 30-60 minutes each day for a period of several weeks.

As with any teeth whitening method, there are positives and negatives. On the positive side, the results are generally very significant. On the negative side, wearing the tray can be both awkward and uncomfortable. Not only that, but the whitening solution can lead to teeth sensitivity problems.

An improvement was made with the laser teeth whitening method. This professional treatment involves putting the bleaching agent on the teeth and using a laser to speed up the chemical process. While it does drastically reduce the time required, this is definitely the most expensive way to whiten teeth.

Teeth whitening strips are a much less costly alternative to laser whitening. They are also less effective as well, but still yield satisfactory results.

One problem with whitening strips is that they do not whiten an entire tooth. Most noticeably, the gaps or spaces between the teeth remain untreated, leading to uneven results. In fact, in some cases, spaces between your teeth may be even more noticeable after treatment with whitening strips.

Whitening gels are among the favorite teeth whitening products of many people, and are applied to your teeth with a custom fitted tray. For quicker results, look for gels with a higher concentration of peroxide whitening agent.

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